Anastrophyllum esenbeckii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
esenbeckii
ID:
1201294
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mont.) Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 32: 140 1893
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200632
Common Names
- Anastrophyllum esenbeckii
- Esenbeck's Anastrophyllum
- Esenbeckii Anastrophyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anastrophyllum esenbeckii (also called Esenbeck's anastrophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Anastrophyllaceae family. It is a small, delicate plant with a creeping habit and small, rounded leaves. It is native to Europe, North America, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anastrophyllum esenbeckii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anastrophyllum esenbeckii is small and white. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anastrophyllum esenbeckii is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort. It can be propagated by spore or by division of the thallus. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a terrarium or in a moist, shady area outdoors. It needs to be kept moist and should be watered regularly. It is best grown in acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-6.0.
Where to Find Anastrophyllum esenbeckii
Anastrophyllum esenbeckii is found in tropical Africa.
Species in the Anastrophyllum genus
Anastrophyllum assimile, Anastrophyllum donnianum, Anastrophyllum michauxii, Anastrophyllum auritum, Anastrophyllum stellatum, Anastrophyllum tubulosum, Anastrophyllum piligerum, Anastrophyllum ciliatum, Anastrophyllum esenbeckii, Anastrophyllum joergensenii, Anastrophyllum nigrescens, Anastrophyllum ellipticum, Anastrophyllum squarrosum, Anastrophyllum alpinum, Anastrophyllum divergens, Anastrophyllum fissum, Anastrophyllum obtusum,
Species in the Anastrophyllaceae family
Anastrepta orcadensis, Anastrophyllum assimile, Anastrophyllum donnianum, Anastrophyllum michauxii, Anastrophyllum auritum, Anastrophyllum stellatum, Anastrophyllum tubulosum, Anastrophyllum piligerum, Anastrophyllum ciliatum, Anastrophyllum esenbeckii, Anastrophyllum joergensenii, Anastrophyllum nigrescens, Anastrophyllum ellipticum, Anastrophyllum squarrosum, Anastrophyllum alpinum, Anastrophyllum divergens, Anastrophyllum fissum, Anastrophyllum obtusum, Barbilophozia barbata, Barbilophozia hatcheri, Barbilophozia lycopodioides, Barbilophozia rubescens, Barbilophozia sudetica, Biantheridion undulifolium, Chandonanthus squarrosus, Crossocalyx hellerianus, Crossocalyx tenuis, Gymnocolea inflata, Hamatostrepta concinna, Hattoria yakushimensis, Isopaches bicrenatus, Isopaches decolorans, Isopaches alboviridis, Isopaches pumicicola, Neoorthocaulis attenuatus, Neoorthocaulis binsteadii, Neoorthocaulis floerkei, Neoorthocaulis hyperboreus, Orthocaulis atlanticus, Orthocaulis cavifolius, Plicanthus giganteus, Plicanthus hirtellus, Plicanthus birmensis, Plicanthus difficilis, Schljakovia kunzeana, Schljakovianthus quadrilobus, Sphenolobopsis pearsonii, Sphenolobus minutus, Sphenolobus saxicola, Sphenolobus austroamericanus,
References
Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35191505: Based on data supplied by Bryonames